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Watch the Butterflies MAG
June 16, 2014
Bare as bones,
My skele-
-ton frailly sha-
Shakes
As I-
I
Struggle
To stand.
So thin
And weak,
I am wide open
For someone
To break
Me again.
A breeze passes
Through my
Empty
Chest
After all,
My heart is
Long gone,
Stolen,
And never given back.
I shud-
-der
As my ribs turn cold
And a tickling sensation
Vanishes
Very
Slowly
As I watch the butterflies
Fly out of me.
Now
I am free.
© Sandy H., Woodbridge, CT
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EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 27 2014 at 7:18 pm
Oh geez luis, I'm so glad! I'm so glad they published this! Congrats! You really deserve it ^_^
Miss_Orange SILVER said...
on Aug. 27 2014 at 5:21 am
Congratulations on getting published Rosie!! I am so proud of you!
I'm impressed by your ability to master this technique of writing. I have tried first hand with this technique but have not been able to master it with such dexterity. The poem itself is fluent, and not staccato-ey, which some poems featuring this sort of writing can be. I liked the imagery and the emotion. Well done.
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 20 2014 at 2:36 pm
I can't help, but say this again. I really love the poem. : )
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Jun. 19 2014 at 10:42 am
I love it, I love how you did it. You're really talented. I really liked how you put the words. I'm honord, that you shared this. Thank you.
Miss_Orange SILVER said...
on Jun. 18 2014 at 1:55 am
I will always find this beautiful, Rosie! I am glad the editor likes it too, I will spread this exceptional work!!!! rated it 5/5!
This poem was partly inspired by my own heartbreak as well as e.e. cummings' distinctive style in which he uses punctuation and structure especially to emphasize his message.